One of our favorite things to do during Advent is have people in our home for food, fun and fellowship around the fireplace. Last week we had three parties in five days, which explains why I haven't written in this blog for a while.
The first gathering was not exactly a party. It was the December meeting of the session of PCMK. It is now our tradition to have the December meeting in the living room of the manse. We got our business done in a holiday atmosphere.
Then on Friday evening we had our annual staff Christmas party. As grillmaster I was a little slow on the draw which made dinner later than planned. But everyone was good and hungry by the time we ate our delicious (if I say so myself) pork roasts. After dinner we held our White Elephant gift exchange. There some great laughs over some of the oddities that got wrapped up. I got a pious picture of Jesus from the 1950's. not sure what to do with it. I can't throw it out--that would be sacrilege!
Sunday, after a wonderful morning worship service, the high schoolers came over for their Christmas party. After making Christmas cards for PCMK homebound members, we enjoyed a dinner of Elisabeth's homemade chili. We too had a Whilte Elephant gift exchange with some great gifts. I ended up with a tie with a piano keyboard that actually plays music. Maybe Terry wants this one?
Advent is a busy time of year, but it is truly wonderful. One of the things that makes it so is the time spent with friends and family. We have one more PCMK party to go (the middle school youth), and then we have family to welcome into our home for the celebration of the greatest gift ever given.
While good things are happening in homes, there are some amazing events coming up at PCMK. Don't miss our Christmas Pageant (the 15th), Lessons and Carols (the 21st), and Christmas Eve (you know the date).
See you in church,
Pastor Dale
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